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How to get fromLiverpool to Kilkennyby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Kilkenny by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkennycar
    6h 29m
    €91–122

  2. Fly from Liverpool, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
    4h 58m
    €52–208

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KilkennytrainRe / ...
    10h 27m
    €103–160

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny MacDonagh Stationbus
    6h 46m
    €54–168

Liverpool to Kilkenny by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Kilkenny. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Kilkenny. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kilkenny via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 27m.

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